REVIEW: Pure Farming 2018

Review by Jon Donnis.
It is hard to put into words exactly how much you can do in this game when it comes to farming, calling the game Pure Farming almost doesn't seem enough.

You start the game with 3 different modes, My First Farm, Farming Challenges and Free Farming. My First Farm is for novices, and that is where I started, as I have never played a farming game like this before. The Farming Challenges are a set of 20 hour challenges whereby you are thrown into the game with a number of situations you need to overcome, so things like vermin, or fires, droughts and so on. The Free Farming mode is for people familiar with the game, and gives the most freedom.

As I said I started out with My First Farm, and this really does help you get to grips with how to play the game. Talking you through things step by step, from how to use the tractor, to harvesting crops, to buying new machinery, as well as introducing you to side missions, whereby you can help other farmers and earn more money.

This is not the kind of game you play to get a quick fix. This is a game whereby you really feel the need to invest time to play. And although sometimes playing it can feel like real work, as opposed to just gaming, it is strangely addictive, and before you know it a few hours have passed in the real world.

If you have played this kind of game before, then you know what to expect and I am sure you will love it. I had never played this kind of game before on a console, the closest I had come to any kind of farming game, would be those old Facebook farming games.

It is hard to score this game, because for some it will be perfect, and for others it will be tedious and boring. It really depends on the type of gamer you are, and I really advise you to watch the trailer below.

But I have to admit, the challenge of owning and running farms all over the world, having staff, turning a profit, driving all manner of vehicles etc, really is a challenge I would be willing to take up, there is a high level of accomplishment when you do get to that level.

For me personally I give the game a strong 8/10.
It is a relaxing game to play, but with plenty of challenges.

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Developed by Ice Flames and published by Techland Publishing, Pure Farming 2018 is out now on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Visit the official Pure Farming 2018 game’s Official Website to stay up to date with all upcoming farming announcements

Venom Brings Order and Power to Xbox One Gamers with the Vertical Charging Stand!

Hertfordshire, UK – March 20th, 2018 – Venom®, a leading UK provider of quality gaming accessories, announced today the shipping of the Vertical Charging Stand, a new accessory compatible with Xbox One X and Xbox S. Neatly storing and protecting the Xbox console in a space-saving upright position, the Vertical Charging Stand also features a convenient docking station, charging up to two Xbox One wireless controllers.

Designed with the modern home in mind, the Vertical Charging Stand ensures that the console is kept neatly protected and controllers are always on hand, fully charged! The two powerful rechargeable battery packs, supplied with the stand, provide up to 18 hours of supercharged gameplay.

The Vertical Charging Stand caters for gamers who use a range of external accessories with their console, neatly integrating two additional USB ports for easy plug-and-play access without the need to move or disrupt the console. In addition, the Vertical Charging Stand can store up to six boxed games, keeping console, games and controllers all in one neat, centralised location.

Tom Hodge, Director of Sales for Venom, commented: “Space is increasingly at a premium in modern homes and gamers are looking for something which is not only functional but fits in with the aesthetic of their living spaces. We wanted to offer something that would not only help gamers stylishly store their console, games and controllers, but also provide some extra functionality, which we believe we have achieved via the integrated USB ports. We’re sure that the Vertical Charging Stand will prove a hit amongst discerning Xbox gamers looking for a simple, one-stop solution to storage and charging.”

The Xbox One Vertical Charging Stand retails for an SRP of £29.99 and is available at Amazon.co.uk alongside all leading gaming retailers.

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ARK - Mobile Announcement Trailer

ARK: Survival Evolved is a free-to-play game coming to iOS and Android.

Dive into the ultimate mobile dino-adventure with ARK: Survival Evolved! A massive game world combines with 80+ unique dinosaurs and primal creatures for you to capture and tame – making for a survival experience bar-none. Meet up with other players and friends in this Jurassic-era world, to form tribes and work together to build colonies of survivors.

Based on the genre-defining adventure from PC and console, ARK: Survival Evolved challenges you to survive and thrive on a mysterious island, where you start out alone and unarmed. Gather resources and craft tools to build shelter and hunt. Expand your domain while capturing and taming dinosaurs to do your bidding. Make new friends online, form tribes, and build mighty structures to defend against man and mega-predators alike!

Features of ARK: Survival Evolved include:

– 80+ Dinosaurs: Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame, train, ride and breed the many dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic, persistent ecosystems across land, sea, air, and even underground.

– Discover: Explore a massive living and breathing prehistoric landscape as you find the means to survive, thrive, and escape on the Ark.

– Craft and Build: Using any means necessary to survive, craft weapons, clothes, and items, and build shelters, villages, or even large cities.

– Survive Alone or With Others: Group up with, or prey on, hundreds of other players in a large-scale online world or choose to go it alone in single-player mode.

– Join a Tribe: The ‘Tribe’ system encourages cooperation, by supporting dynamic parties to share resources, XP, and re-spawn points.

The First 10 Minutes of Attack on Titan 2

A.O.T. 2 builds on the fast-paced action the series is famous for, and features an abundance of new mechanics. Once again players will don the renowned Omni-Directional Mobility Gear as they fight to repel the fearsome Titans that threaten humanity, and restore peace within the walls. Delving deeply into 'Attack on Titan's' fantastic narrative, players will experience the gripping events of the anime's second season - as well as the action packed battles from Season 1 from an all new perspective!

Experience the gripping events of the anime's second season: A.O.T. 2 allows players to play through the epic narrative featured in the second season of the worldwide anime hit, 'Attack on Titan'. Learn the truth behind the walls as you once again don the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear and fly into action!

Enlist as a Scout!: For the first time in the series, players are able to create their own scout to take into battle! The customised scout will be a pivotal character in the title's narrative; reliving the events of Season 1 through a new viewpoint - adding a new immersion into the 'Attack on Titan' universe.

Deep Character Relationships: Deepen your relationships with key characters in the 'Attack on Titan' universe outside of battle, with revamped RPG elements! This deeper immersion into the title's universe will allow players to find out more about their favourite characters as they go about their day-to-day lives.

Enhanced Combat Mechanics: Players will experience exhilarating action and all new challenges with the newly improved Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, offering advanced freedom of movement and targeting precision to counter enhanced Titan movements.

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Gather with friends to conquer the Temporal Rift in Lineage 2: Revolution

Seoul, Korea (March 14, 2018) – Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company worldwide, has added new dungeons, equipment, events and more to its hit mobile MMORPG Lineage 2: Revolution.

In the latest game update, the brand-new party dungeon Temporal Rift will now be open for parties consisting of two to five players. Players will carry out strategic missions while unfolding story scenarios and will need to cooperate and strategize with one another to clear the dungeon. There are two maps in the Temporal Rift, Altar of Madness and Countess of Blood’s Boudoir, that will be available alternately every day, with guaranteed rewards such as Cloak Strengthening material and Monster Cores (Ramog Core and Trisha Core) for successfully completing a Temporal Rift. Players will also have the chance to randomly receive one Cloak, one Maphr’s Protection, Blessed Scrolls, and more.

A new Clan Dungeon, the Cruma Core Room will also be available for clans to attempt and defeat a new Magical Monster Boss, the Cruma Core, for various rewards. With various attack pattern of the boss monster, the difficulty level of the Cruma Core Room is higher than other Clan Dungeons and recommends players to be equipped with Magical Monster-specialized Equipment to defeat the Cruma Core.

A new equipment class, the Red Rare Equipment, has been added which deals extra damage to Magical Monsters and reduces the damage taken from them. Specially made for PvE, the Red Rare Equipment contrasts with Blue Rare Equipment which are specialized for PvP.

Finally, a new Cloak item is now available for players to showcase their personality and allow them to receive additional effects and buffs. Cloaks are available when a player reaches level 75 and grant specific stats and effects depending on the type of Cloak. The Personal Cloak can be purchased in-game or by clearing the Temporal Rift, while the Clan Cloak can be acquired by registering into a clan or by creating one.

In celebration of these new changes, three new events will also begin starting today. The Conquer the Temporal Rift Event, which lasts until April 11, allows players to easily acquire a Cloak and materials to level-up the Cloak. The 7-Day Login Event, which lasts until March 28, gives players various rewards for logging in for seven consecutive days, where players can receive up to 800 Red Diamonds and Rare Monster Summoning Stones upon logging in for seven days straight. The Red Rare Equipment Draw Event, which lasts until April 4, will give players Blessed Scrolls used to strengthen their equipment every time they acquire a Red Rare Equipment.

“We’re excited to open the gates to the Temporal Rift and give players a brand new way to strategize, play together and earn rewards in Lineage 2: Revolution,” said Netmarble’s Chief Glober Officer, Seungwon Lee, “We’re always looking for new ways to encourage our players to cooperate together and look forward to seeing them work together to conquer the challenges ahead.”

The update will also bring enhanced in-game features, including the UI enhancements in the Monster Summoning Stone Dungeon, which makes it easier for the players to enter the dungeon by separating the menu from other dungeons and removing the need to go through the Inventory to summon monsters. Moreover, the Inventory has been expanded to 500 slots.

Lineage 2: Revolution is available worldwide on the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information on Lineage 2: Revolution and the in-game events, please visit the official website (http://l2.netmarble.com) and the official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLineage2Revolution/).